We at Southeast AgNet are doing all we can to facilitate information flow among growers and researchers. As most in citrus are very aware, times are tough and growers are hoping research will lead to better management controls or solutions for citrus greening and canker diseases…. We will keep doing what we do – interviewing the players and bringing you …
Florida Farmers and Ranchers Praise UF/IFAS Research
Thanks to Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) for allowing us to post this timely article about the importance of UF/IFAS research efforts for one of Florida’s most important industries – agriculture. The article is by FFB’s G.B. Crawford, (photo right)… According to various research reports issued by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), production agriculture in …
FL Farm Bureau Legislative Updates
Florida Farm Bureau continues to watch the budget negotiations in the 2008 Florida Legislative session, as well as other bills of interest to agriculture including the General Ag bill and a bill that allows for oversized farm equipment to move from one farm to another. Report (1:00 mp3) First looks at budget cuts for IFAS came out this week – …
FL Following Budget Talks
The Florida Legislature has been working on the budget this past week as both the House & Senate now send their versions to conference to work out the differences. Florida Cattlemen Association’s Sam Ard gave us the numbers as they affect IFAS.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
FL Equine Need to be Vaccinated
The Florida Department of Agriculture is reminding horse owners to get their animals vaccinated for deadly diseases, as cases have already been found in parts of the state this year.Ă‚Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …
Citrus Commissioners Meet to Ponder “Free Rider” Fix
In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on a special Florida Citrus Commission teleconference this week where commissioners discussed another possible fix to the “Free Rider” issue.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Great Time for Peanuts
The National Peanut Board wants growers to know this is a great time for peanuts.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Ă‚Â Ă‚Â To learn more click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
FFVA Concerned About IFAS Budget
Mike Stuart with the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association says they are keeping a close eye on this year’s Florida legislative session to make sure cuts for research programs at the University of Florida IFAS are not too severe. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Commish May Change Approach to Address ‘Free Riders’
In this report, a preview of a Citrus Commission teleconference scheduled for today, where commissioners are expected to discuss and possibly act on a proposal that could change the way the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) collects its taxes. This is part of the continued efforts of the Commission to address the ‘free rider’ issue, where Florida growers exclusively pay …
USDA Lab Director Favors N-A-S Joining Greening Research
In this report, comments from USDA/ARS Ft Pierce Lab Director Dr Calvin Arnold, about the recent decision by Florida Citrus Commissioners to engage the National Academy of Sciences in the effort to find answers to citrus greening disease. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …